Halberd
Culture
German
, or
Culture
Austrian
Date1610–1620
Mediumsteel and wood with textile
Dimensions242.6 × 75.6 cm (95 1/2 × 29 3/4 in.), 3 lb, 14 oz (weight)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.197
DescriptionSteel, polished bright. Tall quadranglar thrusting spike, leaf-shaped below with strong medial rib to conical socket below. Pair of curved cusps at base of blade. Pointed fluke, cusped above & below & pierced with groups of holes. Triangular axe blade, cusped on its edges & pierced like fluke. Modern circular section wooden staff with remnants of red tassel at base of head.ProvenancePurchased by John W. Higgins on March 2, 1928 from Liberty & Co., London, England. Given to the Museum on July 1, 1954. Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.
On View
Not on viewCollections
1625–1650
